How is Roman Reigns related to The Usos?

Roman Reigns (birth name: Leati Joseph Anoaʻi), born on May 25, 1985, is a pro wrestler from the USA, performing on the SmackDown brand as of February 20225. In WWE, Reigns has held the Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Championship for 1,316 days, the fourth-longest and the longest reign since 1988. The former leader of the Bloodline won the Royal Rumble in 2015 and is the 28th Triple Crown champion of the WWE.

Reigns, one of the most well-known World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) grapplers, is known as the "Big Dog" because of his appearance and usage of strength. Along with the WWE Universal Championship and the WWE Championship, Reigns has won the Intercontinental title (1 time), and the US title (1 time) while also being named the Superstar of the Year in 2014.

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Relation between Roman Reigns and The Usos

Roman Reigns and the Usos are cousins, as per their tradition. According to the Anoa'i family tree, the pioneer of the family was Amituana'i Anoa'i, the father of Afa, and Sika, also known as The Wild Samoans. Sika Anoa'i is the father of Roman Reigns. Former WWE Superstar Rikishi's (Solofa Fatu Jr.) father Solofa Fatu and Reigns' father, Sika Anoa'i, are brothers, making Roman and Rikishi cousins. As Rikishi is the father of The Usos, Roman Reigns is their uncle. However, according to the tradition of the Anoa'i family, blood relations are acknowledged as cousins.

Other family members

The Rock

Amituana'i Anoa'i proclaimed Peter Maivia, a Samoan professional wrestler, as his 'blood brother' and made him a part of the Anoa'i family. Ata Maivia, the mother of The Rock, is the adopted daughter of Peter Maivia. She married Rocky Johnson, the father of The Rock. The Rock and Roman Reigns acknowledge each other as cousins.

Rosey (Matthew Anoa’i)

Rosey is the elder son of Sika Anoa'i and the brother of Roman Reigns. He was also a wrestler, known for his performances in various promotions, particularly in WWE. Rosey passed away in 2017.

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Yokozuna (Rodney Anoa’i)

Yokozuna is the son of Afoa Anoa'i and the brother of Sika and Afa Anoa'i. Roman Reigns is Yokozuna's cousin. He passed away in 2000. In 2012, Yokozuna was drafted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

Rikishi (Solofa Fatu Jr.)

Rikishi is a former professional wrestler from the Anoa'i family. He is known for his 12-year stint in the WWE. He is the son of Solofa Fatu, the brother of the Wild Samoans, Sika and Afa. Rikishi is the cousin of Roman Reigns and became a Hall of Famer in 2015.

Umaga/Jamal (Eddie Fatu)

Umaga is the son of Solofa Fatu Sr. and the brother of Rikishi. He is also the cousin of Roman Reigns. Umaga passed away in 2000.

Solo Sikoa (Joseph Yokozuna Fatu)

Solo Sikoa is the son of Rikishi and the brother of The Usos. Roman Reigns is the uncle of Solo Sikoa. Sikoa performs in the WWE and was a former leader of the Bloodline, as of February 2025.